MBM Corporation 49 User Manual

Sheet Feeder Model 49

Operator Manual

Jan 2001

Part No. 49006

Table of Contents

1. Introduction page

1.1 Operational Safety 1-1

2. Getting to Know the Model 49

2.1 Main Components 2-1

2.2 The Menus, Flow Chart 2-2

2.3 How to Read the Display 2-3

2.4 Explanation of the Menus 2-3

3. Operator Instructions

3.1 Setting up the Model 49 3-1

3.2 Adjusting the Separation 3-4

3.3 Loading 3-6

3.4 Programming the Model 49 3-7

3.5 Start Inserting 3-8

4. Diagnosis

5. Maintenance

6. Problem Solving

7. Specifications

8. OMR

4.1 Diagnosis 4-1

5.1 Cleaning the Feed Belts 4-1

6.1 Problem Solving 6-1

7.1 Specifications 7-1

7.2 Specifications for Placement 7-2

8.1 OMR mark Layout 8-1

8.2 OMR Positioning 8-2

8.3 How to Use the OMR marks 8-3

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1. Introduction

1.1 Operational Safety

Attention to the following notes ensures the continued safe operation of your equipment.

Always connect the equipment to a properly
grounded power source receptacle. In doubt,
have the receptacle checked by a qualified
electrician.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equip­ment grounding conductor can result in electri­cal shock.

Always follow all warnings marked on, or
supplied with, the equipment.

Always locate the equipment on a solid sup­port surface with adequate strength for the
weight of the machine.

Always exercise care in moving or relocating
the equipment.

Always keep magnets and all devices with
strong magnetic field away from the machine.

Never use a ground adapter plug to connect
the equipment to a power source receptacle
that lacks a ground connection terminal.

Never attempt any maintenance function that
is not specifically described in this documenta­tion.

Never remove the covers or guards that are
fastened with screws.

Never install the unit near a radiator or any
other heat source.

Never override or “cheat” electrical or me­chanical interlock devices.

Never operate the equipment if you notice
unusual noises or odours. Disconnect the
power cord from the power source receptacle
and call your customer service engineer to
correct the problem.

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2.1 Main Components

2. Getting to know the Model 49

The Model 49 is a microprocessor controlled sheet
feeder designed to be used in a system together with
the mailer/inserter Model 45 and collator Model 306/

310.
Take a few minutes to become familiar with compo­nents of the Model 49.

1

2

3
4

5

rear

6

left

19 20 21 22

right

front

7

8

9

10

11

13 1412

18

23

15 16

17

1 Insert side guides
2 Insert front guide
3 Separator pads adjustment knob
4 Outfeed sensor
5 Paper deflector
6 Docking plate
7 Insert rear guide adjustment knob
8 Insert rear guide
9 Control panel
10 Insert feed belts
11 Insert sensor
12 Connection cable jack, female
13 Termination plug jack, male

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The Model 49 is powered from the Power
Pack mounted on the Model 45.

14 Power cord receptacle
15 Deflector band
16 Document side guides
17 Deflector band
18 Accumulator box
19 Display
20 Arrow buttons
21 Escape button
22 OK button
23 Main power switch

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2.2 The Menus, Flow Chart

START 1
MODE On-line

Main Menu

Option
Menus

START 1

MODE On-line

MODE On-line
PROOF

PROOF

CLEAR COUNTER

Run Mode Menus

STOP 00075
PAUS

STOP 00075

PAUSE

PAUSE

ADJUST

On-Line
Off-Line

Off-Line
Stand Alone

Sheets/Set= 1
L=210mm BS=70%

Clear Counter
00075

Pause Mode Menus

STOP 00075

CONTINUE

CONTINUE

ADJUST

SETS PER HOUR
CLEAR COUNTER

SETS PER HOUR

CLEAR COUNTER

CLEAR COUNTER

PRESET COUNTER

Run Mode
Option Menus

To
Run Mode Menu
or
Pause Mode

CLEAR COUNTER

PRESET COUNTER

PRESET COUNTER

JOB SETUP

JOB SETUP

PLACEMENT (1)

PLACEMENT (1)

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

DIAGNOSIS

DIAGNOSIS

Run Diagnosis?

Diagnosis Menu

Counter :00100
Remaining :00025

LENGTH
SETS PER HOUR

SETS PER HOUR
SHEETS/SET

SHEET/SET
OMR

OMR
ADVANCED SETUP

ADVANCED SETUP
DEFAULT SETUP

DEFAULT SETUP

Adjustment Menus

Length: 200mm

SPH:2800

Sheets / Set 1

BELT SPEED
LUG SPEED

LUG SPEED
EJECT SPEED

EJECT SPEED
TRIG DELAY

TRIG DELAY
SETS PER HOUR

Adjustment Menus

OMR On

Off

BS: 80%

LS: 70%

ES: 100%

TD:50 ms

MODE On-line

PROOF

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2.3 How to Read the Display

MODE On-line
PROOF

Sheets/Set= 1
L=210mm BS=70%

The arrow on the left side of the display shows option
currently selected.

Pressing the OK button on the control panel confirms your
selection and the corresponding submenu will appear in the
display.

SHEETS PER SET

LENGTH

Length: 210mm

On the right side of the display, up and / or down arrows
appear if other options can be selected.

These arrows are also displayed when the value of the
selected option can be increased / decreased, using the
arrow buttons. Use the up/down buttons on the control
panel for selecting, scrolling or adjustment.

2.4 Explanation of the Menus

START 1

MODE On-line

Main Menu

The ”Main Menu” shows ”START” when the Model 49 is
switched on. The information shows the Model 49 is ready to
start, this example on-line with the system. The number 1 in
the display indicate “Placement” of the machine.
For more information about “Placement” see table on page

7.2.

Press the OK button on the control panel to confirm your

STOP 00075

PAUSE

Run Mode Menu

selection and the Model 49 will start. When the Model 49 is
installed in a system with a Mailer/Inserter Model 45 and a
Feeder Model 306/310, the complete system can be started
from any start button on any of the units. The ”Main Menu” will
be replaced with the ”Run Mode Menu” as soon as the
Model 49/system is started.

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2.4 Explanation of the Menus, cont.

The ”Run Mode Menu” is displayed when the Model 49 is

STOP 00075
PAUSE

PAUSE
ADJUST

Run Mode Menu

STOP 00075
CONTINUE

Pause Mode Menu

started. In the ”Run Mode Menu” there are three options:
”STOP”, ”PAUSE” and ”ADJUST”. Scroll / select option with
the arrow buttons and confirm with the OK button.

”STOP”: The Model 49 (and attached units) completes the
already started set and then stops. You will be returned to
the ”Main Menu”.

”PAUSE”: The model 49 (and attached units) is paused
immediately. The text ”PAUSE” will be replaced with the text
”CONTINUE”. Select ”CONTINUE” and confirm with the OK
button when you want to leave the pause mode and start the
system. Or, select ”STOP” and confirm with the OK button
when you want to leave the pause mode and stop the sys­tem.

SPH: 2800

Adjustment Menu

Clear Counter

00075

Adjustment Menu

Counter :00100
Remaining :00025

Adjustment Menu

”ADJUST”: The “Run Mode Option Menus” can be reached
both when the Model 49 is paused and while it is running. In
the “Run Mode Option” menu there are three options: “SETS
PER HOUR”, “CLEAR COUNTER” and “PRESET COUN­TER”. Scroll/select option with the arrow buttons and confirm
with the OK button.

“SETS PER HOUR”: To adjust speed use the arrow buttons.
The range is 1000 to 3600 sets per hour. Default value is

1800. The speed will, however, be limited to match units
attached.

“CLEAR COUNTER”: Clears the set counter when the OK
button is pressed.

“PRESET COUNTER”: To set the preset counter use the arrow
buttons. Default value is 0. This menu can also be used to
check the setting of the preset counter and the number of sets
to go before the job is completed.

NOTE: When checking, use the “ESC” button to leave the menu

without changing the settings.

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2.4 Explanation of the Menus, cont.

CLEAR COUNTER
PRESET COUNTER

Option Menu

Counter :00100
Remaining :00025

Adjustment Menu

START 00075
MODE On-line

On-Line
Off-Line

Off-Line
Stand Alone

MODE On-line
PROOF

Sheets/Set= 1
L=210mm BS=70%

Scrolling down from the ”Start Menu”, using the arrow but­tons, you will find several options. Press the OK button at the
desired option to enter the corresponding ”Adjustment
Menu” as illustrated in the figure to the left. How each adjust­ment menu works in detail will be described later on in this
text. After adjustments press the OK button to confirm
changes or the ESC button to cancel. In either case you will
be returned to the ”Option Menu’s”.

Decide whether the Model 49 should be on-line or off-line
with the system or be operated as a stand alone unit.

This menu provides information of basic settings, number of
sheets per set, insert length and belt speed. No changes
can be made here.

PROOF
CLEAR COUNTER

Clear Counter

00075

CLEAR COUNTER
PRESET COUNTER

Clears the set counter when the OK button is pressed.

Enter the number of sets for the desired preset value using
the arrow buttons. Default value is 0. This menu can also be
used to check the setting of the preset counter and the

Counter :00100
Remaining :00025

number of sets to go before the job is completed.

NOTE: When checking, use the “ESC” button to leave the menu

without changing the settings.

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